Early Childhood Education Center Director - Verner East

ABOUT VERNER

For over 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a leader in more ways than one: our commitment to developing the youngest among us, our thorough support for families and communities, and our investment in the development of educators. Verner’s centers provide a supportive, inclusive work environment, with a strong emphasis on one-on-one mentorship. Our vision is an early childhood education community where every individual thrives. Ideal applicants are open-minded and willing to work in a team based atmosphere. Fitting into our culture at Verner is just as important as being the most qualified applicant for the position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Center Director is responsible for the effective daily operations and high quality programming in accordance with all Verner policies and procedures and adherence with funding and licensing regulations. The Center Director supervises the non-EHS classroom teaching professionals and other direct support staff for the center. The Center Director partners with the Specialists in support of classrooms, children, and family engagement. This position serves on the Verner Leadership Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Birth to Kindergarten Education, or a four year degree in a related field that includes 6 classes focusing on early childhood education/development
• At least 3 years of experience in management, preferably as a Center Director, and qualified as a Level III Administrator
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus
• Ability to provide leadership, training, and supervision
• Ability to foster and maintain harmonious staff relations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Physically able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, stoop, bend and sit on the floor to attend to children’s needs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates timely with families about events, concerns, and changes
• Works with licensing consultants, regulatory agents, and Early Head Start monitors to meet applicable standards and regulations
• Completes health and safety checklists and any other reports required by licensing or EHS
• Participates in selection, orientation, and training of all center staff
• Supervises and evaluates center staff
• Provides oversight to the classroom scheduling and time off request process
• Participates in the scheduling of approved training for teaching staff
• Produces a weekly written communication for center staff
• Schedules and conducts regular staff meetings
• Assists the staff in preparing daily, weekly, and yearly plans
• Completes all staff performance reviews
• Arranges for teachers to make home visits with parents to ensure parent involvement, participation, and positive parent-center relations
• Conducts all safety drills on schedule
• Supports the coordination of center events and attends
• Tracks supervisions, observations and evaluations and submits monthly
• Assumes other duties as required: Including, but not limited to, providing breaks; assuming the role of teacher in the classroom; or parents; and serving and cleaning up after meals
• Support with coverage in classrooms when needed
• Physically able to lift at least 30 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• State of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early care
• Paid continuing education & training opportunities
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days of employment.
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Matching 403(b) retirement plan
• 5 1/2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)

Verner Center for Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black, Indigenous, People of Color and Spanish/English bilingual persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

All Verner centers embrace DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) as organizing principles to foster safe and inclusive workplaces.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $57,000